Author: paul

I recently posted on Facebook a video from a Mass that caused no small amount of feedback that I could summarize as disagreement over, “What is the real Mass?” The Catholic Church is Universal, and we do have a diversity, but we are also called to a higher value of unity. The post reaction saddened…

In a previous post I explored: Mass is a participation in the One Sacrifice of Christ Mass makes of Us an Offering to God Mass is a Celebration of the Resurrection In this post I will explore: Mass is a consummation of our Marriage vows to Christ Mass is a Participation in the Heavenly Worship…

The Feast of the Divine Mercy is an important feast of the Church, inviting us to more fully appreciate the depth of God’s Mercy. In today’s Gospel (Jn 20:19-31), we hear of the Resurrected Jesus appearing on two consecutive Sundays to the Apostles in the upper room. It is most significant, that although resurrected, Jesus…

I recently had coffee and discussed the case for the existence of God with an agnostic who was considering becoming Catholic. He has a Ph.D. in Physics, and my background prior to being a friar, was Electrical Engineering. Our common background of the scientific approach made for a good discussion. I personally, have never been…

In the readings for last Sunday (3rd Sunday Ordinary Time Mk 1:14-20, 1 Cor 7:29-31, Jonah 3:1-5,10) the prophet Jonah says, “Forty days more and Nineveh shall be destroyed.” In Hawaii this last week, there was a false alarm alert that said there were incoming missiles. The all clear signal, and notification that it was…

Life is a journey. Every journey has a destination. What is your life’s destination? Is it a nice home, a warm climate, a nice neighborhood? Is it to achieve success, security, fame, or wealth? Is it perhaps to find and love a spouse, and raise a family? Today’s feast of the Epiphany, shows us our…